A. Lange & Söhne Grand Langematik - References, Prices and Owners' Reviews

A. Lange & Söhne Grand Langematik is a model launched in 2003, a scaled-up take on the Langematik Big Date with a ~40 mm case housing the automatic SAX-O-MAT caliber featuring the ZERO-RESET device, the signature Outsize Date and a small seconds at 6 o’clock. Produced through 2007 in yellow gold, pink gold and platinum, the watch blends quiet legibility with a segmented micro-rotor and Saxon finishing (three-quarter plate, hand-engraved balance cock) under a display back, placing it among Glashütte’s understated yet emblematic pieces.

Design & legibility: the model’s identity

At a glance, the Grand Langematik’s architecture combines a double-window big date at 12, small seconds at 6 and a clean minute track on a precious-metal dial, with polished dauphine hands and applied markers that catch light without scattering it, such that time–date–seconds hierarchy stays obvious even in dim environments.

Case, strap and everyday comfort

The 40–40.5 mm case about 10.7 mm thick adopts the “Saxonia” silhouette with brushed flanks and a polished bezel, short lugs and a tight mid-case for stability; a mid-size crown keeps handling easy, while the sapphire back reveals the three-quarter rotor of 21-carat gold with a platinum rim, meaning the watch wears flat under a cuff yet offers a constant mechanical view on the wrist.

Movement: architecture, performance and care

Inside beats the automatic L921.4 SAX-O-MAT (≈ 21,600 vph, 45 jewels, ~46-hour reserve) with seconds zeroing when the crown is pulled and a swan-neck regulator; the untreated German silver three-quarter plate and off-center gold/platinum rotor ensure efficient winding and a textbook Glashütte vista, so perceived accuracy and amplitude stability hold up over long-term daily use.

Timeline & main models (2003–2025)

(2003) A. Lange & Söhne Grand Langematik Yellow Gold “Champagne”:

Launch execution in yellow gold with a champagne dial setting the visual signature: double-aperture Outsize Date at 12, small seconds at 6, applied hands/markers, fine minute track and a case around 40 mm by ~10.7 mm; the sapphire back shows the three-quarter plate and the gold/platinum rotor of SAX-O-MAT, while the crown’s first pull engages ZERO-RESET. Delivered on brown alligator with a matching buckle, this piece is commonly identified as A. Lange & Söhne Grand Langematik 309.021.

(2003) A. Lange & Söhne Grand Langematik Pink Gold “Black”:

The pink-gold version pairs a black dial for stronger contrast of polished hands/markers, boosting legibility of both big date and small seconds; the off-center rotor and ~46-hour reserve remain, as does the swan-neck adjustment visible through the back. Warm case tones add presence without sacrificing comfort thanks to compact lugs and a restrained center of gravity. This important waypoint in the series is known as A. Lange & Söhne Grand Langematik 309.031.

(2003) A. Lange & Söhne Grand Langematik Platinum “Rhodium”:

In platinum with a rhodium dial, this version offers rare chromatic neutrality and noticeable—yet balanced—heft; grain and brushing emphasize sobriety, while anglage, screwed gold chatons and blued screws reaffirm the house’s aesthetic grammar. It is among the most sought for its restraint and visual poise, recorded as A. Lange & Söhne Grand Langematik 309.025.

(2004) A. Lange & Söhne Grand Langematik Pink Gold “Silver/White”:

A light dial on pink gold adds dress polish; the ZERO-RESET device that snaps the seconds hand to zero on crown pull simplifies to-the-second setting, while the Outsize Date remains crisp thanks to cleanly printed disks. The compact footprint and flat wear appeal to those alternating suits and casual fits. Delivered on black alligator, this variant is frequently catalogued as A. Lange & Söhne Grand Langematik 309.032.

(2007) A. Lange & Söhne Grand Langematik “End of run”:

Production winds down after a few years, as the brand shifts to other sizes and families; still, the model holds a special spot for its enlarged take on the Langematik Big Date, the SAX-O-MAT caliber and its calming legibility. Late examples uphold the same finish and testing standards, cementing reliability and collectability. Catalog traces still reference models like A. Lange & Söhne Grand Langematik 309.031.

(2020–2025) A. Lange & Söhne Grand Langematik “Heritage & Collection”:

No longer in the current lineup, the Grand Langematik appears in Saxonia overviews to illustrate the Outsize Date paired with a segmented micro-rotor automatic and the practical ZERO-RESET, recalling its 40 mm format and the role it played in Lange’s early-2000s upsizing. In this historical framing one still encounters mentions of A. Lange & Söhne Grand Langematik 309.025.

Conclusion

The Grand Langematik is for wearers who want a readable, finely finished city watch with the convenience of automatic winding yet full Saxon grammar (three-quarter plate, engraved cock, gold chatons). You spot it by the balanced big date, calm small seconds and practical ZERO-RESET, then choose by metal and desired wrist presence, followed by on-wrist feel. To triage variants and assess long-term comfort, rely on Dialicious customer reviews.

(Updated October 2025)